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Definition of 'broadside' broadside (brɔːdsaɪd ) A broadside is a strong written or spoken attack on a person or institution. The Social Democratic leader launched a broadside against both monetary and political union. If a ship is broadside to something, it has its longest side facing in the direction of that thing.
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wide berth wide berth (plural wide berths) ( 1 nautical) Adequate distance from sea vessels or other objects to ensure safety and maneuverability. Steer to port and give the rocks a wide berth. ( 2 idiomatic, by extension) A considerable or comfortable distance from a person or object, especially for safety or deliberate avoidance.
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Definitions &Translations Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Fury. The Fury is a fictional character created by writer Alan Moore and illustrator Alan Davis as an antagonist for the Marvel Comics hero Captain Britain. The character was later revisited by writer Chris Claremont, who used the Fury as an opponent for the X-Men.
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Broadsheet The broadsheet is the largest of newspaper formats and is characterized by long vertical pages (typically 22 inches or 560 millimetres). The term derives from types of popular prints usually just of a single sheet, sold on the streets and containing various types of material, from ballads to political satire.
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- Full Definition of PRESIDE. intransitive verb. 1. : to exercise guidance, direction, or control. 2. a: to occupy the place of authority: act as president, chairman, or moderator b: to occupy a position similar to that of a president or chairman. 3.
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- Definition of BROAD BEAN. : the large flat edible seed of an Old World upright vetch (Vicia faba); also: this plant widely grown for its seeds and as fodder —called also fava bean — compare favism.See broad bean defined for English-language learners. See broad bean defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.1783.efinition of BROAD BEAN. : the large flat edible seed of an Old World upright vetch (Vicia faba); also: this plant widely grown for its seeds and as fodder —called also fava bean — compare favism. See broad bean defined for English-language learners. See broad bean defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT. 1783.
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Collection online Museum number 1999,0425.13. Title (object) The broad and narrow way. Description Moralising popular print of the choice between worldly pleasure and virtuous living presented as a panorama with figures; English edition of an 1866 Dutch issue. 1883 Colour lithograph. Producer name Print made by: Anonymous. Printed by: Headly Brothers.
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broad-spectrum antibiotic broad-spec·trum an·ti·bi·ot·ic. an antibiotic having a wide range of activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. broad-spectrum antibiotic. an antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of infectious microorganisms.
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broad-spectrum broad-spectrum adjective Referring to any agent, usually understood to be an antibiotic, which is effective against a wide range of microorganisms. broad-spectrum adjective Referring to any agent, usually understood to be an antibiotic, which is effective against a wide range of microorganisms broad-spectrum
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- LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of a tabloid is a half size page of a newspaper, or a newspaper or magazine with short, exciting and often gossipy stories. An example of a tabloid is the National Enquirer.abloid. 1  a size of newspaper page, about 14 inches high by 12 inches wide, half the size of a standard page. 2  a newspaper using such a page size, esp. one with many pictures and short, often sensational, news stories.
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DEFINITION of 'Broad Evidence Rule' BREAKING DOWN 'Broad Evidence Rule'. The broad evidence rule is used by insurance companies to determine the cash value to be paid out to the insured in the event of a claim.
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- : a very strong and harsh spoken or written attack. 1  a broadside of criticism. 2  The senator delivered a broadside [=blast] against the President.
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Silverside (beef) Silverside is a cut of beef from the hindquarter of cattle, just above the leg cut. It gets its name because of the silverwall on the side of the cut; this is a long fibrous skin of connective tissue, which has to be removed as it is too tough to eat. The primary muscle is the biceps femoris.
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- Definition of broad–spectrum. 1  1 : effective against a wide range of organisms (as insects or bacteria) a broad–spectrum antibiotic. 2  2 : effective in protecting skin from ultraviolet radiation by absorbing or blocking both UVA and UVB rays broad-spectrum sunscreens.
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- wide adjective [-er/-est only] (FAR FROM SIDE TO SIDE). › ​far from one ​side to the other, esp. in ​comparison with ​length from ​top to ​bottom, or being a ​particular ​distance ​across: a wide ​window a wide ​yard The ​bay is 15 ​miles wide here. › Wide ​open ​spaces are ​land with no ​buildings on it.
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- Definition of breadth. 1 : distance from side to side : width the height, breadth, and depth of each piece of furniture. 2 : something of full width begin with a breadth of silk.
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Peninsula A peninsula is a substantial portion of land that extends from the mainland and has water on three sides. A peninsula can be formed by rising or falling sea level that may expose or cover portions of land to form a peninsula. An uplift or fall of landmass may also help to form a peninsula. A separation of landmasses over millions of years can create a penisula.
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broadleaf 1 A type of tobacco having broad leaves, used for making cigars.  n. A tree (Terminalia latifolia) of Jamaica, the wood of which is used for boards, scantling, shingles, etc; -- sometimes called the almond tree, from the shape of its fruit.
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Definition of 'peninsula' countable noun. 1  A peninsula is a long narrow piece of land which sticks out from a larger piece of land and is almost completely surrounded by water. 2  a narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake from the mainland. 3  a land area almost entirely surrounded by water and connected with the mainland by an isthmus.
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Definitions &Translations Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: circular, handbill, bill, broadside, broadsheet, flier, flyer, throwaway(noun) an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution. he mailed the circular to all subscribers.
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- Broadsheet refers to the most common newspaper format, which, if you're measuring the front page, is typically around 15 inches wide to 20 or more inches long in the U.S. (sizes can vary around the world. Broadsheets are larger in some countries). Broadsheet papers are usually six columns across.
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width (wɪdθ) n. 1. the linear extent or measurement of something from side to side, usually being the shortest dimension or (for something fixed) the shortest horizontal dimension. 2. the state or fact of being wide. 3. a piece or section of something at its full extent from side to side: a width of cloth. 4. (Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) the distance across a rectangular swimming bath, as opposed to its length. [C17: from wide + -th1, analogous to breadth]
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- vast. 1. of very great area or extent. 2. of very great size or proportions. 3. very great in number, quantity, or amount.
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extend broaden-make broader; broaden the road. territorialise, territorialize-extend by adding territory. globalise, globalize-make world-wide in scope or application; Markets are being increasingly globalized. expand, extend-expand the influence of; The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent.
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- Broad form coverage is a term that can apply to a variety of different insurance products. It refers to the coverage afforded by a given policy rather than a type of policy itself. It is most commonly used in commercial general liability and homeowners insurances, but can, in some cases, be used in auto insurance, as well.
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Definitions &Translations Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  subside, lessen(verb) wear off or die down. The pain subsided. 2  subside(verb) sink to a lower level or form a depression. the valleys subside. 3  subside, settle(verb) sink down or precipitate. the mud subsides when the waters become calm.